In order to obtain accurate results from displacement-based Finite Element Method (FEM), it is crucial to introduce accurate shape functions that interpolate the displacement field within an element. This paper attempts ...

This paper presents the results from 92 fire load density surveys conducted in 52 office buildings of Pakistan. The combination method of surveying that includes both inventory and weighing methods is used to determine the ...

It is generally accepted that the shear strength of Reinforced Concrete (RC) deep beams depends on the mechanical and geometrical parameters of the beam. The accurate estimation of shear strength is a substantial problem ...

Crack detection is one of the critical tasks in health monitoring and inspection of civil engineering structures. The existence of major cracks may have detrimental effects on the integrity and performance of structures ...

Several types of steel-framed structures now require seismic retrofitting as a result of changes in their usage or modifications in seismic codes. During the last two decades, viscous dampers have been widely used for ...

In this paper, an explicit family with higher-order of accuracy is proposed for dynamic analysis of structural and mechanical systems. By expanding the analytical amplification matrix into Taylor series, the Runge-Kutta ...

The basic idea of vibration-based damage identification approaches is that damage causes change in vibration response of structure. So monitoring the vibration response characteristics can be helpful in damage detection.  ...

Although the existing Driver Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) covers a wide range of drivers' aberrant behaviors, advances in technology have made some questions out of date. These advancements could lead to human errors while ...

One of the most severe environmental problems in the world is how to dispose of waste tires properly. Many tires are dumped or thrown away worldwide every year, severely threatening the environment. Most waste tires are ...